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Scholarships and Awards

…the church. Austin Wachsmuth, Ashland, Virginia Andi Stem, Summerville, South Carolina The Helen Deans Preaching Award This award, sponsored by Prospect Presbyterian Church near Mooresville, North Carolina, honors a student at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus, who exhibits promise for effective preaching in the church. Betsy Mitchell, Charlotte, North Carolina The Eleanor Belk Scholarship Fund for Students on the Charlotte…

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). Click here for more information or to register….

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). Click here for more information or to register….

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). Click here for more information or to register….

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). Click here for more information or to register….

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). Click here for more information or to register….

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Pathways Online Course: Mission and Evangelism

…SBNRs, which is a growing demographic in the larger religious landscape of the United States. The practice of evangelism must address the needs of society in order for the church to continue its commitment to both the gospel message (love God and love neighbor) and the great commission (go and make disciples). Click here for more information or to register….

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: November 2023

God’s Prescription for Answered Prayer (For Unity to be One) By Rev. Veronica Martin Thomas MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University ’73; M.Div., Union-PSCE ’07 Rev. Veronica Thomas “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal…

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Dr. McFayden to speak on “Are you Online?” in Greenville, N.C.

On Monday, February 13, 2017, Greenville Presbyterian Church, North Carolina, will welcome Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden as the guest speaker. He will be speaking on “Are you Online?: Pathways to Learning & Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary”. Dr. McFayden is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia….

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Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

…foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments, online discussion, and class lectures, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. Click here to register or for more information…

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Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

…foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments, online discussion, and class lectures, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. Click here to register or for more information…

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Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

…foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments, online discussion, and class lectures, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. Click here to register or for more information…

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Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

…foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments, online discussion, and class lectures, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. Click here to register or for more information…

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Pathways Online Course: The Christian Life

…foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments, online discussion, and class lectures, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. Click here to register or for more information…

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Virtual Gathering for Music and Worship Leaders (Facilitated Conversation)

…churches worship. We hope you will be able to join us. Leader bio: Douglas Brown serves as the Director of Music and Adjunct Instructor in Church Music at Union Presbyterian Seminary, a position he has held since 2006. He is also Director of Music and Organist at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. He holds degrees from Duke University…

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Black Alumni Association News | August 2023

Juneteenth Although it’s only recently been declared a federal holiday, Juneteenth is an important day in history. Learn more at this excellent article online.   Gems for the Journey: Scripture with Practical Meaning by Rev. Veronica M. Thomas MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University ’73; M.Div, Union-PSCE ’07 I came across these practical words of wisdom with scripture backing and wanted to…

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Started UPSem 2009: Rev. British Hyrams (MDiv/MACE 2016)

…profile, commitments, accessibility, and format made her exploration of a call to ministry move from an idea to a real possibility. Speculating on what makes UPSem Charlotte a special place, she concludes that it comes down to one word: Accessibility. “The course delivery format gives working adults access to a quality graduate program,” she said. “The financial support and cost…

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Dr. Voelz to be on a panel exploring Grief, Stillbirth and Pastoral Care

Sunday, July 9th, 2-3:15pm, a panel including Rich Voelz will discuss “Grieving the Loss of Small Souls: Reproductive and Early Parent Loss” at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia….

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Dr. Brisson to the teach on “The Gospel and Gospels: Jesus-Histories as Pastoral Theology”

Dr. E. Carson Brisson, Associate Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages, will be teaching a 4 part series for the Gospel Book Club at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina. This group meets on Sundays during Sunday School. 10/2 — Mark: This Way 10/9 — Matthew: Righteousness Revisited 10/16 — Luke: The Redemption of Time 10/23 — John: A…

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Strange Bedfellows: South Africa and U.S.A.

…leaders about their role in helping to end apartheid. These two nations were strange bedfellows with some similar practices I did not learn about in my history classes! Fifteen years later, I was chairing the Mission Responsibility Through Investments (MRTI) Committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) advising the national church on its financial investments with social screens, when the committee…

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Dr. Adams to offer 53rd Annual Memorial Bible Lectures at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church, Laurinburg, NC

Dr. Sam Adams will offer the 53rd Annual Memorial Bible Lectures held at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church in Laurinburg, North Carolina, and presented in conjunction with Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church, Maxton, North Carolina. His lecture series is entitled “Wealth and Poverty in the Biblical World and Today.” Dr. Adam’s first lecture, “The Economic Vision in Scripture,”…

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Pathways Online Course: Worship and Sacraments

…sacraments provide a tangible witness to God’s ongoing grace and presence in the world and in our lives. Together they enrich and enliven the life of faith for all God’s people. This course will explore the meaning and practice of Worship, Baptism, and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission. Click here for more information or to register…

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